Pitching/Fermentation : Has the ability to metabolize high amounts (20% to 40%) of malic acid. In addition to producing rounder, smoother, more aromatic wines that tend to mature quickly, it does not extract a great deal of phenols from the must so the maturation time is further decreased.

Notes : The 71B is used primarily by professional winemakers for young wines such as vin nouveau and has been found to be very suitable for blush and residual sugar whites. For grapes in regions naturally high in acid, the partial metabolism of malic acid helps soften the wine. The 71B also has the ability to produce significant esters and higher alcohols, making it an excellent choice for fermenting concentrates.

Looking for a Liquid or Dry Yeast Substitution? The brewers at Adventures in Homebrewing have tried most of them. The following are some suggestions that have worked for us.

Liquid Yeast Substitution : n/a

Dry Yeast Substitution : Vintner's Harvest SN-9

Great choice, but ... oops

This is a highly regarded yeast for making fruit meads. I've had success with it previously. I may have mishandled it this time around, as it was very sluggish. Under pitch, heat shock, residual metabisulfite? Not sure but all are a possibility. Ultimately I rescued the mead with RC212 that I had lying around. My high rating is based on past experiences and not my bungled use of it this time around. Lesson -- dry yeast is inexpensive. Keep some extras around.

Reviewed by: Peter Weishampel
on 12/26/2017

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Q:I am planning on making several batches of sweet blackberry wine, what yeast would you recommend to give the best fruity taste, not dry, and give a good high alcohol content? I was thinking of 71B 1122 but not sure if that is the best choice or not.

Asked by: Rebecca rogers
- 5/6/2018

A: 1122 would be a good bet. QA-23 is a newcomer to the market in the last few years. Typically used on german style white wines(piesporter, Gewurztraminer etc,) would leave a good flavor profile form the fruit behind but still be able to tolerate a a good amount of alcohol in the finished product

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Answer provided by: Aaron (5/6/2018)

Q:How much yeast does it take to make 5 Gal. wine?

Asked by: Kenny Gray
- 1/2/2017

A: 1 packet of yeast will do between 5-6 gallons of wine

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Answer provided by: Aaron (1/2/2017)

Q:How much yeast does it take to make 5 Gal. WINE?

Asked by: Kenny Gray
- 1/2/2017

A: 1 packet will be enough to produce 5-6 gallons of wine

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